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SP62 SDZ

2012 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

38,605 mi
Last recorded38,605 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP62 SDZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 38,605 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 37,659 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 32,889 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 28,926 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 27,211 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective near rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Jan 2022 27,211 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective near rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 23,951 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 23,950 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose stalk (7.1.1 (b))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 21,427 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 20,530 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 19,316 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 17,603 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 15,887 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C3?

Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
5,216
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
313,601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107,792
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 76,366
Registration plate lamp not working 63,376
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 46,618
Stop lamp not working 39,780
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SP62 SDZ is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2012 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 52,222 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen C3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 107,792 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SP62 SDZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C3 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 14 years old, this Citroen C3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SP62 SDZ registered?

SP62 SDZ is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 November 2012.

Is SP62 SDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP62 SDZ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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